During the pandemic, you may have noticed that products like cars, cell phones, refrigerators, and gaming consoles became scarcer in the US due to supply chain disruptions, causing prices, especially for vehicles, to skyrocket. These shortages were primarily caused by the heavy reliance on microchip manufacturing in Taiwan.
Read MoreSixteen years ago this week, the United Nations witnessed a historic moment that would reshape the landscape of Indigenous rights across the globe. On September 13, 2007, the UN General Assembly took a monumental step by adopting the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). Let's revisit this pivotal event.
Read MoreLast week, a coalition of thirteen Presidential Foundations and Centers made history by jointly releasing a statement addressing the future of our nation and issuing an urgent call to action for all Americans:
Read MoreForty-five years ago this month, a momentous event reshaped the course of history in the Middle East. The Camp David Accords, signed on September 17, 1978, marked a significant step towards peace in a region persistently plagued by strife.
Read MoreIn the turbulent history of Northern Ireland, August 31, 1994, stands out as a pivotal moment. It was a day when the world watched as the IRA declared a truce in its struggle to end British control over Northern Ireland
Read MorePresident Biden's latest foreign policy achievement revolves around a transformative shift in U.S. global engagement, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. Notable highlights include:
Read MoreIn an article published in The Atlantic published on August 19th, retired federal judge J. Michael Luttig and distinguished legal scholar Laurence Tribe argue that the Constitution contains a provision that could render Donald Trump ineligible for future public office. This provision, Section Three of the Fourteenth Amendment, is commonly referred to as the "disqualification clause."
Read MoreThe Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has been a major success in its first year, spurring hundreds of billions of dollars in clean technology investments. The IRA's private sector-led, government-enabled approach has been a major factor in its success, with companies pouring over $270 billion into U.S.-based clean energy projects, including wind, solar, and batteries. Electric vehicle technology investment has also surpassed $130 billion.
Read More“Women in our country are having miscarriages in toilets. Laws are being passed that make no exception for rape or incest…These supposed leaders have decided they are in a better position to tell her what’s in her best interest.”
Read MoreYesterday on ABC’s "This Week" with Jonathan Karl, Rep. Dan Goldman discussed the restoration of ethics and independence at the Department of Justice and the Hunter Biden case.
Read MoreIn a recent interview, former Attorney General Bill Barr defended the Department of Justice's decision to charge former President Donald Trump with mishandling classified documents. Barr said that the charges were not part of a "witch hunt," and that Trump would have avoided prosecution if he had simply returned the documents. Barr also said that there is "no excuse" for Trump's actions.
Read MoreAccording to a recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center from March 20-26, 2023, the majority of Americans have overwhelmingly unfavorable views of both Russia and China, as well as their respective leaders.
Read MoreCalifornia Senator Dianne Feinstein returned to the Senate on May 16, 2023, after a nearly three-month absence. Feinstein, 89, was recovering from a case of shingles, a viral infection that can cause a painful rash.
Read MorePew Research recently released a report on how the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has significantly influenced American perspectives on Russia, Ukraine, and NATO, potentially shaping the country's foreign policy in the future.
Read MorePro-lifers like to promote adoption as a panacea for unwanted pregnancies.
Too many babies born after anti-abortion laws enacted?
Read More“Federal and state entities should be working together to increase accountability and ramp up enforcement — not make it easier to illegally hire children to do what are often dangerous jobs. No child should be working in dangerous workplaces in this country, full stop.–Labor Solicitor Seema Nanda
Read MoreA recent survey conducted by Pew Research Center found that more Americans believe medication abortion should be legal than illegal in their state, as the future of abortion pills faces legal uncertainties. The survey, conducted before conflicting court rulings on medication abortion in Texas and Washington state, revealed that 53% of adults believe medication abortion should be legal, while only 22% think it should be illegal, with 24% being unsure.
Read MoreWith the approaching IRS deadline, Pew Research conducted a poll on Americans' thoughts about the federal tax system. The biggest concern is that large corporations and wealthy people are not paying their fair share.
Read MoreAccording to the Gun Violence Archive, at least 128 mass shootings have occurred in the United States so far this year.
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